ian diaz in, it is a serious concern. we reach out to ian hoping to speak to him, but got no response. turns out that federal prosecutors also had questions. after investigating his role in the scheme, they charged ian diaz with conspiracy to commit cyber stalking, cyber stalking and perjury. and march 2023, a former u.s. marshal was convicted on all counts and sentenced to ten years and one month. he has filed an appeal. when we last sat down with michelle, her personal struggle was far from over. i struggle to rekindle the spirit of an innocent young woman whose life was changed forever by something diabolical. i don t think there s anything more evil and finding a girl who believes in the best in humanity and who loves other
investigators as well look at it and say, this is michelle. one thing was clear that, the computer forensics had blown a sizeable hole in the prosecution s case. guisti seize the moment and worked out a deal. the dea would release michelle from jail, but he would not drop the charges against her. and the investigation would continue. after 80 days, michelle locked out of jail. on the outside, basically my parents, they were there waiting for me and got my coffee. like a cup of coffee. the good cup of coffee. which, man, i ve been dreaming about that for so long. it was an incredible moment for the headlines. a legal victory, not the end of the road. she still in jeopardy. still having charges. she had ankle bracelet on. i felt like i was so scarred from jail.
brimstone emails to it, she was just elected to discussing my camera. she said it was a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder that she blood on her bow volatile villages epithets. she told us that she never sent any emails angela. tipped back, michelle said, she didn t know her. i ve never heard of her. and never communicating with her. it is a where she lived pickardville? exactly. i m assuming she loves a condo with. tampa side that, that is the extent of what i know about her. i don t know what her job is, i don t know where she works. i know nothing about her background. more so she said. please that otherwise. there was compelling evidence. sergeant dared by it was a public information for that anaheim police. there was biblical imagery that was clearly read by michelle to her acts, it is to be in the same emails that are coming to angela. to that drive some of your theory but the case? i can t talk about
specifics. there was clear and convincing evidence to believe that michelle hadley was the person who is sending her emails. a judge ordered michelle to cease all contact with angela and ian. but the emails continued. just six, you will pay for this. i hope to god you are ready for the pain. this, burn and the fire pits of hell tonight as by god s law. you will be hurt. three weeks after the restraining order was filed, police returned to s parents house. devilish search warrant for my devices. i had all my devices over. i give them all the past codes. she opens up myself. and the officer looked at her email account, check the activity there. that arrested michelle for violating the restraining order. i heard or slamming up front. i went out and i said, what is going on out here? the guy said, we just rested michelle. arrested your michelle? yes. she was placed on hold exam
might do. your theory was that is right. you re sorry that your theory was wrong. absolutely. it s a terrible thing to accuse an innocent person. but the apology is enough? where county authorities during a walk, and say we did this terribly wrong. i appreciate it apologies, but the apologies don t rebuild your life. the apologies don t undo what has been done. [crying] i will carry this around for the rest of my life. to attempt to get justice for michelle, her lawyer filed a lawsuit against angela diaz, diaz, and the city of anaheim. in 2021, the city, without admitting liability, agreed to pay michelle $1,790,000. ian diaz and angela diaz reached separate settlements with michelle. anaheim police and our